Shem's
Disciples is the brainchild of percussionist, multi-instrumentalist,
composer, and arranger Marlon Sobol. Accompanied by his brother, Aaron,
who is a clarinetist and hip-hop lyricist, the Sobol brothers have assembled
a sizzling band and created a fusion of sound and culture that is something
very special. They comfortably blend Jewish spiritualism with roots reggae,
flavored with raw live hip-hop. The music is layered with vocal harmonies;
slamming instrumental sections and tight rhyming that make for an electrifying
live experience. Come and check it.
Juez is a breakbeat-klezmer-jazz band of Orthodox kids
from D.C., Chicago and New York. The four-member ensemble's influences
range from Yemenite niggunim to hip-hip; from John Zorn to DJ Shadow.
Onstage, they resemble a punk band, with manic solos, frenzied interplay,
audience call-and-responses and stage-diving. Juez is totally sweet!